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A procession walks along a red carpet under a tented pavilion, with a large ornate parasol held above. In the centre, a bearded man in a brown robe and orange-brown turban wears a large gold necklace, a pink-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, and walks barefoot. Men in saffron/orange and white dhotis flank him, some with bare upper bodies and marked arms. Along both sides, devotees in white, orange, green and pastel saris stand with palms pressed together in anjali. Colourful festoons and banana leaves decorate the pavilion behind.

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December 03 20162016-12-03A procession on a red-carpeted stage under a pavilion with red fabric walls and an ornate canopy overhead. In the centre a bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and a dark maroon turban walks forward, wearing a thick gold necklace, a large pendant, a white and pink garland and gold armbands; the figure is a probable Swamiji on the basis of the distinctive turban, gold ornaments and garland. To his left a young man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks ahead. Behind them, figures in white dhotis with gold borders carry a tray of yellow and red flowers and a staff, and a woman in a white sari with gold border stands with palms joined. Devotees in white and in casual clothes watch from the sides.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A procession walks down a red carpet under a white canopy, with a bright-clothed group in orange saffron lining both sides. In the centre, a barefoot man in a maroon-brown robe wears a long white and yellow flower garland and a gold pendant necklace, with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him, a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth holds a tall ornate parasol with colourful fringe. Men in orange and white dhotis stand nearby, and women and girls in orange saris stand with palms pressed together in anjali along the carpet. Behind them is a decorated altar area with a golden structure and a deity murti. The scene reads as a ceremonial procession.2017-09-02A procession inside a covered pavilion with red carpet and a red-draped stage at right. In the centre, a bearded man wears a brown-and-maroon turban, a long white-and-gold flower garland, a heavy gold necklace and a dark rudraksha-style mala, with brown dhoti-style clothing and gold bangles, walking forward with hands at his sides. Around him, men in orange and saffron cloths with rudraksha malas and yellow-bordered white dhotis walk alongside women in saffron, blue and cream saris, some with palms joined in greeting. A green-leaved banana plant and a decorated umbrella canopy frame the scene, with a tree line beyond the tent.2016-12-03December 19 20162016-12-19Night outdoor procession at a temple-style ceremony under a canopy with a red, yellow, blue and white fringed awning. In the centre a bearded man with long hair wears a rust-brown robe, a thick gold necklace, a red tilak on his forehead, and gold armbands, walking barefoot on a red carpet. Beside him a man in a bare-chested orange-clad stance holds a long-handled ceremonial item with white sacred thread, and a figure in a dark-red sari with a rudraksha-style mala stands nearby. Behind them men and women in saffron-orange cloth walk or stand, and a golden palanquin and an ornate shrine decorated with deity figures and draped fabric appear in the background. Mid-level and background details include a sound speaker and a seated spectator at right.2017-10-05March 10 20132013-03-10September 02 20172017-09-02December 23 20162016-12-23A festive procession on a red carpet between two rows of devotees in white dhotis and saris, many with palms pressed together in greeting. At the centre a man with long dark hair wears a rust-brown dhoti, a heavy gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, smiling and raising one hand. Behind him an umbrella with a red, yellow and blue canopy bears the Dhyana Peetam emblem with white dove motifs, and a man in orange robes stands nearby. Other attendants in white and orange carry red flags and decorated parasols, with green and yellow fringed umbrellas above. Lush banana leaves and flower-laden decorations line the route, with a white-clad figure in the foreground.2016-07-19A photograph of a procession on a red-carpeted open pavilion with a red fabric ceiling and a ceremonial umbrella overhead. At centre, a bearded man in a dark maroon-brown robe and a dark red turban wears a long white-and-gold flower garland and heavy gold necklaces, walking forward barefoot. Beside him, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and a man in white dhoti with gold borders carry ritual items; a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti holds a brass tray of yellow marigolds, and another attendant holds a staff. Onlookers stand along the left in white and dark clothes, some holding phones, and a camera operator films. a person appearance cues are not sufficient to establish identity; the figures are described by role only.2016-12-03